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Fatal Colloid Cysts: A Systematic Review.

Carlito Lagman1, Kanwaldeep Rai1, Lawrance K Chung1

  • 1Department of Neurosurgery, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, USA.

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|August 13, 2017
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Sudden death from colloid cysts, often larger than 1 cm, may have a shorter symptom duration in adults compared to children. This study details patient characteristics and clinical presentations of these rare fatal events.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Pathology
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Colloid cysts are rare intracranial tumors that can lead to sudden death.
  • Understanding the characteristics of fatal colloid cysts is crucial for diagnosis and prevention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe patient demographics and clinical features of fatal colloid cysts.
  • To compare clinical presentations between adult and pediatric patients.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature search of three databases for cases of sudden death due to colloid cysts.
  • Inclusion criteria: colloid cyst identified on imaging/autopsy, cause of death attributed to the cyst.
  • Exclusion criteria: deaths due to lumbar puncture; data extraction and descriptive statistics performed.
Keywords:
Colloid cystsDeathHydrocephalusSudden

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Main Results:

  • 107 patients included; mean age 28.5 years; equal male/female distribution.
  • Headache was the most frequent symptom (80%); mean colloid cyst diameter 2.0 cm (96% ≥ 1 cm).
  • Shorter symptom duration in adults (2.1 days) vs. pediatric patients (6.5 days); adults more likely to present with symptoms < 24 hours.

Conclusions:

  • Fatal colloid cysts often measure 1 cm or larger.
  • Adults may experience a shorter prodromal period before sudden death from colloid cysts compared to children.